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Eight months into the pandemic, this women’s health clinic in rural Texas struggles to meet demand for care

By Shannon Najmabadi Nov. 30, 2020

At a housing unit turned health clinic in rural Brown County, the director of a family planning clinic laughs at the idea of offering tele-health visits to limit the virus' spread: “Where we are, that is just not an option for us.” Full Story

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As Texas grows, communities face an unwelcome neighbor: concrete companies. Homeowners have few options.

By Erin Douglas Nov. 24, 2020

Concrete companies say they’re just following the law. A handful of bills addressing the issue have been filed for the 2021 legislative session. Full Story

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COVID-19 vaccines may be coming soon, but most Texans won’t get them for months. Here’s why.

By Shannon Najmabadi and Edgar Walters Nov. 20, 2020

Officials are preparing for the massive undertaking of distributing a vaccine that may require multiple doses and subzero storage temperatures across a state that covers 270,000 square miles and some 170 rural counties. Full Story

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More than eight years in, Texas high-speed rail company still lacks permits to build Dallas-to-Houston route

By Juan Pablo Garnham Nov. 17, 2020

In a letter to the Japanese prime minister, Gov. Greg Abbott said that the company had all the permits needed, but later he had to backtrack. Legislators are expected to file bills to regulate high-speed rail projects during their next session. Full Story

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High-speed train between Dallas and Houston gets federal approval

By Juan Pablo Garnham Updated: Sept. 22, 2020

The railroad plans to connect Texas' two biggest cities within 90 minutes. Construction could begin in the first half of next year. Full Story

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New York imposes travel restrictions on visitors from Texas, the latest coronavirus hot spot

By Meena Venkataramanan June 24, 2020

The tables have turned: Texas previously had similar self-quarantining requirements for hot spots like New York and Louisiana. Now that Texas is the latest hot spot, states are imposing restrictions against travelers from the Lone Star State. Full Story

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As coronavirus hits Texas, the state's top health official is spending 30 hours a week on a second job — that pays $600,000

By Shannon Najmabadi June 2, 2020

Acting Executive Commissioner Phil Wilson chose not to accept salary and benefits for a temporary position leading one of Texas’ largest and most high-profile agencies. Instead, he continues to earn $636,694 from the Lower Colorado River Authority, more than double what the previous health commissioner made. Full Story

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Gov. Greg Abbott lifts coronavirus restrictions for travelers from New York, Georgia and other hot spots

By Stacy Fernández May 21, 2020

Travelers coming to Texas from select major states and cities previously had to undergo a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. Full Story

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Photos of a state in crisis: Deserted highways, swamped food banks and health care workers at risk

By Miguel Gutierrez Jr., Eddie Gaspar and John Jordan May 12, 2020

COVID-19 has changed the world in ways few imagined possible. As the virus spread across the globe and found its way to Texas, Tribune journalists and photojournalists have been there every step of the way, documenting the changes the new coronavirus has brought into all our lives. Full Story

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Analysis: You didn’t think a pandemic could stop highway planning in Texas, did you?

By Ross Ramsey May 1, 2020

All eyes in Texas are on the coronavirus and the state government's response to it. But some of the biggest state agencies are still doing what they always do, like building highways and debating oil and gas regulations. Full Story

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In West Texas, volunteers manufacture medical supplies and amateur pilots deliver to remote hospitals

By Emma Platoff April 30, 2020

A volunteer air force of more than 1,000 amateur aviators has come together to transport essential medical supplies in a part of the state where the cities are far-flung and the roads are notoriously dangerous from oil-related traffic. Full Story

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To slow COVID-19, Trump administration closes southern border to nonessential travel

By Julián Aguilar Updated: March 20, 2020

The border will be closed for all crossings other than commercial trade and specified reasons such as medical care and education. Full Story

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Texas transit agencies are still getting front-line responders and low-income Texans to work. But service may change as the crisis continues.

By Juan Pablo Garnham March 18, 2020

Leaders in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio areas are already analyzing how fewer fares and drops in sales tax will affect them. Full Story

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Travelers stuck in long lines at DFW due to CDC questionnaire and enhanced screening, airport says

By Briauna Brown and eric alvarez, WFAA-TV March 14, 2020

Many are returning following the travel ban announced by President Donald Trump, in which there's a 30-day suspension of travel between Europe and the United State in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Story

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Abbott's state-run camp for the homeless in Austin to be taken over by nonprofit with new shelter plans

By Carrington Tatum and Naomi Andu Feb. 27, 2020

The Texas Department of Transportation will begin lease negotiations with ATX Helps, which plans to construct a large shelter on the southeast Austin property where more than 100 people reside. Some camp residents say they're concerned about the proposed changes. Full Story

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T-Squared: Take The Texas Tribune's annual reader survey

By Bobby Blanchard and Sarah Glen Feb. 26, 2020

Your responses will help us better understand the people consuming our journalism and how they use it — and that will make us better equipped to serve you. Full Story

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To fight huge drop in bus riders, North Texas transit agency faces hard choices about who gets service

By Juan Pablo Garnham Feb. 25, 2020

The new bus layout coming in 2022 might bring more service to high-demand areas, but it could also modify routes that serve people at their doorsteps. Full Story

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Texas revoked a Fort Worth man's anti-Trump license plate. See what other vanity plates were rejected.

By Naomi Andu Jan. 9, 2020

The state's Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the "JAIL 45" plate after someone complained it was offensive. Full Story

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Watch: Conversations on the future of urban Texas

By Texas Tribune Events Staff Nov. 14, 2019

We're livestreaming our two-day event in Houston exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Texas' largest cities. Full Story
Someone has died on Texas roads every day for 19 years. Here's a look at some reasons why — and ideas for turning the tide.

By Juan Pablo Garnham Nov. 8, 2019

Ever since Nov. 8, 2000, someone has been killed in a Texas wreck each day. The state's transportation department is spending an additional $600 million on safety — and trying to end all roadway deaths by 2050. Full Story

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